George was born on May 17, 1926 in Victor, Montana to Lawrence B. and Lois Mae (Veeder) Watters.
He married Phyllis J. Watters on Jan. 11, 1952 in Rock Island. She preceded him in death on March 2, 2009 in Bartonville.
Also preceding him in death are his parents; one brother, Jack Watters; and two sisters, Beverly Munson and Jo Smith.
George is survived by two daughters, Linnette (Steve) Wendling of Bartonville and Georgette (Beau) Stallings of Trivoli; one grandson, Jeff (Caitlyn) Wendling of Mapleton; one sister, Shirley Dean of Missoula, MT; and several nieces and nephews.
George retired from CILCO after 35 years. Prior to moving to Bartonville he was a semi-truck driver. He is a proud WW II U.S. Navy Veteran and was a member of the American Legion Limestone Post #979. Affectionately known as “Old Coot”, George loved eating, talking, traveling, especially to the Bitter Root in Montana and helping others. He was a good husband, father, and grandpa who had a love for his family and God.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 31, 2020 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel at 10 a.m. Rev. Art Georges will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Social distancing and mask usage is strongly encouraged. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Bartonville.
Memorials may be made to the Bartonville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department or Unity Point Hospice.
Online condolences may be shared at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com
